The Country Place Retreat

The Country Place Retreat is one of Australia's premier residential conferencing venues located in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. This award-winning retreat has won the Victorian Tourism Award five times and the Australian Tourism Award twice, in the meetings and business category.

Just 40 minutes via Eastlink from Melbourne's CBD or Frankston, this retreat offers five well equipped, climate controlled conference rooms plus syndicate rooms to suit various sized groups up to 120 delegates. All rooms have excellent natural light, ergonomic chairs for all day comfort and wonderful views of the gardens, mountain forest and Yarra Valley. Up to 97 guests can be accommodated in stylishly appointed guest rooms with queen or king size beds. Rooms have garden views, en-suite bathroom, television, study desk and internet access.

The modern regional cuisine is one of the main attractions that has made the venue so popular. Menus are individually tailored to each group's requirements. See the wine and dine section of the countryplace.com.au website for sample menus. The recreation facilities include two tennis courts, basketball court, solar heated swimming pool, golf practice green, gym, pool tables, foosball tables and nearby golf courses. Early morning Garden Breakfasts, Murder Mystery, a Music Theatre Australia performance and Wine Maker's Dinners are just some of the memorable events on offer.